The baby name Lionel combines a bold, lion-inspired meaning with a refined, gentlemanly air. Thanks to Sara for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WHAT DOES THE NAME LIONEL MEAN? Lionel derives from the Greek word leon, meaning “lion.” The same root also gave rise to the name Leo through Latin. The lion has … Read more

My husband has done a lot of interesting things in his life. At one point he stepped away from the typical 9-to-5 and spent a year working seasonal jobs. In winter he worked on a ski slope in Vermont, helping keep runs smooth. In summer he crewed on a sailboat, sailing from Trinidad to Saint … Read more

Broccoli White Pizza brings bright Italian flavors—garlic, herbs, and the crisp bite of red onion and toasted pine nuts—together in a fast, delicious pie. Ready in about 30 minutes, this sauceless white pizza is colorful, textured, and full of flavor. It’s simple to make and worth repeating. If pizza is your thing, this version is … Read more

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN REFERRAL LINKS. IF YOU CLICK THROUGH AND TAKE ACTION, I MAY BE COMPENSATED, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. I want to begin this guide to fashion over 50 with an important point: if wearing bold prints, miniskirts, red cowboy boots, or glittery angel wings makes you incandescently happy, wear them. … Read more

Want to make the best Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches for a crowd? This easy, flavorful recipe is perfect for a Blackstone griddle, flat top or hibachi. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for backyard gatherings, tailgates, summer cookouts or a quick family dinner. This post may contain affiliate links which means I … Read more

Hello, friends! It’s been a little while since I posted. I kept carving out time to cook and test recipes, but I hit a streak of kitchen disappointments — three recipes in a row that didn’t make the cut. Before my new job, I might have just swapped to something else and gone shopping again, … Read more

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” A fool is a classic English dessert traditionally made from stewed fruit combined with whipped cream. Think of it as an elegant, slightly lighter version of fruit with cream. There are many variations: the simplest is pureed fruit folded into whipped cream to … Read more

This Beet, Feta & Avocado Spinach Salad is a fresh, healthy choice for warm-weather meals. It highlights homemade beets—cooked simply in an Instant Pot—paired with creamy avocado, salty feta, crunchy almonds, and a bright sweet-ginger dressing. If you dislike canned beets because of their packing liquid, you’ll appreciate how easy and flavorful fresh, pressure-cooked beets … Read more

After weeks of unrelenting heat and humidity here in Pittsburgh, I’m ready for cooler days. I love the crisp air, bonfires, and colorful leaves of autumn, though I’ll freely admit that summer grilling is hard to beat. Fresh fruit, thunderstorms, long daylight hours—and the smoky flavor of food straight from the grill—are tough to give … Read more

For a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner, try this Smoked Sausage Potato Bake—an easy one-pan meal that’s comforting and full of flavor. One of the easiest ways I keep dinner stress-free is to stock smoked sausage in the fridge. It keeps for weeks unopened and doesn’t require the advance thawing that many cuts of meat do. … Read more